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Rex says Powell, McKnight to share No. 2 RB duties

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29)

Photo credit: AP Photo Rich Schultz

Joe McKnight came into training camp expressing his desire to have a bigger a role on the Jets’ brand-new offense. But the third-year running back clearly has fallen down the depth chart, while Bilal Powell is trending upward.

Before Thursday’s practice, Ryan raved about Powell, the second-year running back out of Louisville. At just 5-10, he's shown he can be a pint-sized bruiser on blocks,...

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